{"podcast":{"title":"Catholics Coast to Coast","slug":"catholics-coast-to-coast-6364443","podcast_index_feed_id":6364443,"rss_url":"https://www.ewtn.com/api/audios/en/~PM.xml","website_url":"https://www.ewtn.com","image_url":"https://www.ewtn.com/img/rss/~PM.jpg?v=12","author":"EWTN Global Catholic Television Network","episode_count":100,"summary":"A weekly look at some of the best Catholic podcasts from across America, all available at EWTN’s Podcast Central!","last_synced_at":"2026-06-14T04:21:09.177102+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/catholics-coast-to-coast-6364443"},"episode":{"title":"Your Lenten Journey","slug":"your-lenten-journey","published_at":"2026-03-14T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/catholics-coast-to-coast-6364443/your-lenten-journey","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/catholics-coast-to-coast-6364443","url":"https://i.listen.ewtn.com/~PM/~PM20260314.mp3","audio_url":"https://i.listen.ewtn.com/~PM/~PM20260314.mp3","summary":"Fr. Larry Richards explores the true meaning of Lent, arguing that Christian discipleship requires active self-denial rather than passive belief. The discussion contrasts modern individualism with the biblical call to take up one's cross and submit to divine will.","meta_description":"Fr. Larry Richards discusses the spiritual discipline of Lent, the necessity of self-denial, and addressing accusations of modern-day Pharisaism.","key_points":["Main idea: True discipleship requires more than baptism; it demands a daily commitment to deny oneself and follow Christ","Practical takeaway: Use fasting and personal suffering as opportunities to unite your pain with the sacrifice of Jesus","Failure mode: Avoiding self-denial in favor of a 'living my best life' mentality that centers on the self rather than God","Main idea: Church traditions and disciplines are not necessarily 'Pharisaic' but are tools used by the Church to maintain unity and avoid scandal","Practical takeaway: True spiritual growth involves getting out of the way so that Christ can live through the believer"],"chapters":[{"start_ms":60000,"title":"The Call to Self-Denial","summary":"Fr. Larry discusses the Gospel mandate to take up one's cross daily and the challenges of navigating a chaotic world."},{"start_ms":320000,"title":"The Trap of Individualism","summary":"A critique of the modern tendency to prioritize personal happiness over the sacrificial nature of the Christian faith."},{"start_ms":560000,"title":"Surrendering the Ego","summary":"The importance of recognizing human weakness and allowing Jesus to take full control of one's life."},{"start_ms":810000,"title":"The Purpose of Fasting","summary":"How to use physical asceticism and fasting as an offering for others and for the glory of God."},{"start_ms":1560000,"title":"Addressing Accusations of Pride","summary":"A look at the tension between institutional authority and individual opinion within the Church."},{"start_ms":2300000,"title":"Tradition vs. Pharisaism","summary":"An analysis of whether Church disciplines are man-made burdens or Spirit-led tools for the good of the community."},{"start_ms":3020000,"title":"The Supreme Law","summary":"Reflecting on the salvation of souls as the ultimate guide for all Christian conduct and law."}],"topics":["Lent","Discipleship","Self-denial","Catholic Tradition","Spiritual Discipline","Christianity","Asceticism","Church Authority"],"duration_seconds":3296,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/catholics-coast-to-coast-6364443/episodes/your-lenten-journey/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/catholics-coast-to-coast-6364443/your-lenten-journey.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}